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BJ08 YWM

2008 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YWM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet slightly damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet slightly damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 156,267 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 152,164 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,820 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 138,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 138,808 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 135,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 130,893 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,111 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2018 117,012 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,684 miles

slight play in inner steering rack balljoints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 61,443 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2012 49,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,016 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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BJ08 YWM is a 2008 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 YWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 YWM registered?

BJ08 YWM is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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